Crystal Navarro
Crystal Navarro has been a staff reporter with Kern Sol since January 2025. She was born and raised in Delano and attended the University of Roehampton in London, England. There she obtained her Bachelor's of Art in English Literature. You can reach her at Crystal@southkernsol.org Posts by Crystal Navarro:
New bill aims to shield schools from immigration raids and federal funding cuts
Photo from Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains’s website.
In Sacramento, Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) has introduced a new immigration and education bill aimed at shielding California schools from potential federal funding cuts under the Trump Administration.
New documentary reveals constitutional violations in Kern County ICE raids
Panel Members left to right: Sergio Olmos, Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur, Kevin Clancy, Oliver Ma, and Casey Creamer.
Fasters break hunger strike outside Rep. Valadao’s office after vote to cut healthcare services
On May 23rd, community members around Kern County, who participated on a hunger fast that symbolized the significant impacts of eliminating Medi-care/Medi-cal that many depend on for broke their fast Friday morning in front of David Valado’s office.
Peaceful march held for missing and murdered Indigenous women and people
Community members came together and walked 1 mile at CSUB, showing their support for the MMIWR.
A win for civil rights amidst the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant rhetoric
A lawsuit filed against Kristi Noem in her capacity as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, along with other federal officials, has resulted in a major legal victory—not only for the United Farm Workers Association but also for civil rights protections across California.
Sewer project delays leave South Shafter relying on failing septic tanks
Seventeen years after plans were first introduced, South Shafter residents are still waiting for critical sewer system upgrades, while many continue to rely on outdated and failing septic tanks.
Bakersfield meat market brace for impact as food prices continue to rise
As many Americans grow weary of inflation, rising prices, and the cost of living, they are also voicing their struggles to survive in the current economy.
Californians gather in Delano to honor Cesar Chavez and support immigrant rights
People from across California gathered in Delano on March 31 to demonstrate their solidarity with immigrant communities and to celebrate former civil rights advocate Cesar Chavez, who once led a five-year strike challenging California farmers in Delano, demanding fair wages and better working conditions for farm laborers.
Mental health awareness takes center stage at Wasco’s first arts festival
The City of Wasco recently hosted its first Mental Health Awareness and Arts Festival, bringing the community together to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and celebrate creativity.
Environmental groups and water agencies present their arguments at the 5th Appellate Court in Fresno
On March 20, a hearing was held at the 5th District Court of Appeals in Fresno, where attorneys presented arguments to Judges Detjen, Peña Jr.,